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Fairmount Elementary School

15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 633 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#120 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairmount Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fairmount Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
87%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairmount Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
633 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews
5   9/22/2020
My children, a grandchild and now a great grand child have all Attended Fairmount. Great school, mostly great staff, fun school. Principal Mrs. Mills is the greatest. Office staff, very hands on. Kids are happy to be there. Love this school.
- Posted by Parent - Lots of kids
5   1/18/2013
Fairmount has great teachers, princaple, and is a great overall school! I came into fairmount struggling, but now I am a straight A honors student in middle school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Katie
5   11/11/2011
I LOVED attending Fairmount from 1st grade to 5th grade (1997 - 2002) and I miss everyone for I moved in 2002 to Longmont, CO to attend Longs Peak Middle School and onto Longmont High. Fairmount gave me so much to work with, even tho I was with the special education program
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sajoh

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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